Description
These BBQ Jackfruit Sliders are the ultimate plant-based spin on pulled pork sandwiches. Smoky, savory, and tender with a shredded texture, they’re perfect for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Served with buns, slaw, and toppings, these sliders are juicy, flavorful, and 100% vegan.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans young green jackfruit in water or brine (not syrup)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce (vegan-friendly)
- Slider buns (regular, gluten-free, or whole wheat)
Optional Toppings:
- Vegan coleslaw
- Pickled onions
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prep Jackfruit: Drain, rinse, and shred jackfruit with forks or hands. Remove tough cores and seeds.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Add onion and cook 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Season & Cook: Add jackfruit, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir and toast for 1 minute.
- Add BBQ Sauce: Stir in barbecue sauce, reduce heat, and simmer 10–15 minutes until tender and coated.
- Build Sliders: Toast buns if desired. Fill with BBQ jackfruit, coleslaw, or toppings of choice. Serve hot.
Notes
- Always use young green jackfruit in brine or water, not ripe jackfruit in syrup.
- For extra smoky flavor, add liquid smoke or more smoked paprika.
- Sear jackfruit before simmering for crispy edges.
- Simmer uncovered at the end to thicken sauce.
- Serve with tangy slaw to balance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, BBQ, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: BBQ Jackfruit Sliders, Vegan Pulled Pork, Jackfruit Sandwich, BBQ Jackfruit Recipes, Vegan Sliders